Richard - Sketches of Bella

Something a bit different this week. Bella brought along her cellos and we had a couple of sessions during which we drew while she played. I'm still working on my painting, but here are my sketches.

Michael: Roman Holiday I

The Colosseum from the north.


Ink and watercolour on paper, approx 28 x 9 cm. Click the image for a bigger view.

When drawing in a new location, the temptation is to draw the obvious things: the big sites and tourist attractions.

However, the priority has to be somewhere comfortable to sit: away from too many crowds, and preferably where no one can stand behind you watching. Then I draw whatever's in front of me. This often means that I end up drawing something unexpected, that I wouldn't have noticed otherwise.

But wherever you sit in Rome, you find yourself in front of some important world-famous, jaw-dropping, historical monument.

And as a bonus, the sun shines, even in the middle of November.

Richard - Saturday Life

Sketches and painting from Saturday's life class.

Liz: Anemones always remind me of you

This is my entry to the Willow Foundation 'Stars on Canvas' ebay auction. I think. It's a bit late. You can see all the paintings by artists and celebrities here http://www.willowfoundation.org.uk/starsoncanvas

Richard - Saturday Life

My picture of Jo from Saturday's Life Session.

Michael: Cuckmere Valley, final stage

Final stage of this print -- at last.



Seven-stage reduction linocut, 24 x 17cm.

The view is from High and Over, the highest point on the road between Seaford and Alfriston, looking north over the Cuckmere Valley towards Wilmington Hill.

Richard - The Registry Office

Something a little different this week, with Jane alternating between 2 poses for 20 min at a time and changing costume each time. I really needed another hour or so to tidy it up. Someone suggested I call it 'The Registry Office'.